He was born March 23, 1923 in Upland, IN and was the son of the late Arthur Douglas and Emma Magdeline (Steinhilber) Thornburgh.

Raymond proudly and honorably served his country during WWII in the United States Army. He served as a paratrooper with 508th Infantry, while stationed in Germany he was an honor guard for General Eisenhower. Raymond had been employed as a truck driver with Ellis Trucking and Craig Trucking. He owned and operated Thornburgh Truck Leasing. Raymond was also a well-known farmer. He enjoyed playing cards, golfing, and discussing politics. Raymond had been a member of the American Legion in Albany.

Raymond is survived by his six children, Bruce Douglas Thornburgh (Becky) of Muncie, Kimber Malone Dixon of Muncie, Diana Rae Thornburgh of Muncie, Raylene Thornburgh McCreery (Terry) of New Palestine, Rhonda Lisa Jarnagin-Thorpe of Muncie, and Valerie Ann Thornburgh-Dentel (Shawn) of Alexandria; thirteen grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren; a brother, Cledith Aladdin Thornburgh of Upland; several nieces and nephews also survive.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Minnie Frances Ethel (Wheat) Thornburgh; his second wife, Mary Lou (Reading) Thornburgh; five brothers and two sisters also preceded him in death.

Funeral services for Raymond will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 13, 2015 at Garden View Funeral Home with Pastor John Martin officiating. Burial with Military Honors being conducted by the United States Army and the Delaware County Honor Guard will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery.

Family and friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at the funeral home.